Wednesday, July 6th 2005, Christian Dior designer John Galliano abandoned the world of Haute Street and come back to the classique Haute Couture. Mr. Galliano also returned to his most remembered theatrical presentation of fashion. The runway was a set stage from the ghostly grounds of a French Estate.

The show was homage and restructure of Monsieur Dior’s “New Look”. Mr. Galliano presented several segments which brought the “New Look” shape into a new era. The “Creation” section was a parade of living mannequin’s draped with sensuality and structure. While the Hollywood section was his weakest. The gowns weren’t cut like a Galliano or a Dior and on top was embellishments that screamed Versace. I though I would never use those two in the same review, ever.

Overall the collection was a giant leap forward and a way from the street inspired collections from the last 4 years. There were some hints of the Galliano past in the “Cathrinittes” but the high drama over the “Masked Ball” section brought us back from the old. Two important materials in this collection, is proof that Mr. Galliano can drape and tailor Organza & Crepe like no other. The silk organza “Directrice” pieces were sexy and sophisticated.

Another great item to report is the return of the Supermodels to Haute Couture. Linda Evangelista, Shalom Harlow, Naomi Campbell, Nadja Auermann, Kristy Hume, Eva Horzigova, Erin O’Connor & Stella Tenant. Last season Chanel invited the ladies, this time Mr. Galliano brought back their dramatic walks to bring back his high drama runway settings. Unfortunately they were all featured in the Hollywood section and they tried hard to make those dresses move like a Dior. If only Christy was there………

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